Over the years the humble 555 timer has been used in so many unexpected places, but there’s a project from [Frank Latos] which we think may be a first. On …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/01/13/work-the-world-on-a-555/)

Canon Temporarily Abandons Smart Ink Cartridges
https://hackaday.com/2022/01/13/canon-temporarily-abandons-smart-ink-cartridges/

image from Alibaba seller advertisement https://gzkolit.en.alibaba.com/product/62558671978-814306133/Kolit_GPR_55_NPG_71_C_EXV_51_Toner_Cartridge_Same_As_Original_For_CANON_Copier_imageRUNNER_ADVANCE_C5535_C5540_C5550_C5560.html
" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/canon-feature.jpg?w=400" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/canon-feature.jpg?w=800">An unexpected side effect of the global semiconductor shortage came to light this week — Japanese printer manufacturer Canon announced they are temporarily going to provide consumable ink and toner …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/01/13/canon-temporarily-abandons-smart-ink-cartridges/)

Four Wheel Steering, Always The Option, Never The Defining Feature
https://hackaday.com/2022/01/13/four-wheel-steering-always-the-option-never-the-defining-feature/

A couple of weeks ago when it emerged that a new Tesla might have a four-wheel steering capability, our colleague Dan Maloney mused aloud as to how useful a four-wheel …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/01/13/four-wheel-steering-always-the-option-never-the-defining-feature/)

Impedance Matching Revisited
https://hackaday.com/2022/01/13/impedance-matching-revisited/

If you are an old hand at RF design, you probably have a good handle on matching impedance. However, if you are just getting started with RF, [FesZ Electronic]’s latest …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/01/13/impedance-matching-revisited/)

Remoticon 2021 // Hash Salehi Outsmarts His Smart Meter
https://hackaday.com/2022/01/13/remoticon-2021-hash-salehi-outsmarts-his-smart-meter/

Smart meters form mesh networks among themselves and transmit your usage data all around. Some of them even allow the power company to turn off your power remotely, through the …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/01/13/remoticon-2021-hash-salehi-outsmarts-his-smart-meter/)

Exploring Tesla Model S High Voltage Cabling
https://hackaday.com/2022/01/13/exploring-tesla-model-s-high-voltage-cabling/

Screen capture from the linked YouTube video
" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/hv-feature.png?w=400" data-large-file="https://hackaday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/hv-feature.png?w=800">When he’s not busy with his day job as professor of computer and automotive engineering at Weber State University, [John Kelly] is a prolific producer of educational videos. We found …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/01/13/exploring-tesla-model-s-high-voltage-cabling/)

Ride-on Tracked Vehicle Is A Stout Metal Build
https://hackaday.com/2022/01/13/ride-on-tracked-vehicle-is-a-stout-metal-build/

When we think of tracked vehicles, we normally think of tanks, or perhaps heavy construction machinery. Meanwhile the average member of the public is left out of the fun. [Bob] …read more (https://hackaday.com/2022/01/13/ride-on-tracked-vehicle-is-a-stout-metal-build/)

Soviet-Era Auto Dialler Uses Magnetic Rope Core Memory
https://hackaday.com/2022/01/13/soviet-era-auto-dialler-uses-magnetic-rope-core-memory/